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Warren County renters encounter roaches, mold, mushrooms

Mold in the cabinets, roach infestations and even mushrooms growing in the floor. Those are just some of the problems tenants in Warren County say they're dealing with inside their homes. And they say their landlord won't fix the problems or return their deposits.

Warren County renters encounter roaches, mold, mushrooms

WARREN COUNTY, Mo. (KSDK) - Mold in the cabinets, roach infestations and even mushrooms growing in the floor. Those are just some of the problems tenants in Warren County say they're dealing with inside their homes. And they say their landlord won't fix the problems or return their deposits.

Now, Five on Your Side is working to get that money back.

When Kelly and Dwayne Thies saw a four bedroom mobile home posted on Craigslist in May, it seemed like a good fit for their family.

"Just thought it was going to be easier being closer to my job and a little bit easier, more out in the country for the kids. But instead it's turned into a nightmare," Kelly Thies said.

Kelly and Dwayne put down nearly $700 as a deposit and they've got the receipts to prove it. They knew the house needed work, but they say once they saw the conditions inside, this deal was off.

Kelly showed Five on Your Side pictures of exposed electrical outlets and a broken light fixture, what looks like mold growing under a bathroom sink and an oven and dishwasher covered in filth.

"He assured us he would get the place clean, get rid of the bugs and make it livable. Well, as time's gone on it's not happening," Kelly said.

Another tenant of the same landlord posted a picture of what looks like mushrooms growing from a crack in the tub. She also says the landlord won't help.

Kelly and Dwayne say they never moved into the home after paying the deposit.